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Brunswick, Canada to North Carolina. This species has been found in Swift Creek, Little
River, and Buffalo Creek; but, according to the most recent version of the NHEO database
provided by NCNHP, no individuals of dwarf wedgemussel have been recorded within the
Planning Area (NCNHP, 2014).
TABLE 4-7
Federally Listed Species within Wake County
Scientific Name
Common Name
Federal
Status
County Status
Animals
Aimophila aestivalis
Bachman's Sparrow
FSC
Historic
Ambloplites cavifrons
Roanoke bass
FSC
Current
Anguilla rostrata
American eel
FSC
Current
Etheostoma collis lepidinion
Carolina darter
FSC
Probable/potential
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald eagle
BGPA
Current
Heterodon simus
Southern hognose snake
FSC
Obscure
Lythrurus matutinus
Pinewoods shiner
FSC
Current
Myotis austroriparius
Southeastern myotis
FSC
Historic
Myotis septentrionalis
Northern long-eared bat
P
Current
Noturus furiosus
Carolina madtom
FSC
Current
Picoides borealis
Red-cockaded woodpecker
E
Historic
Invertebrates
Alasmidonta heterodon
Dwarf wedgemussel
E
Current
Elliptio lanceolata
Yellow lance
FSC
Current
Fusconaia masoni
Atlantic pigtoe
FSC
Current
Lasmigona subviridis
Green floater
FSC
Current
Insects
Speyeria diana
Diana fritillary
FSC
Current
Plants
Trillium pusillum
var.
virginianum
Virginia least trillium
FSC
Current
Source: USFWS, 2014a, updated January 22, 2014
Note: Additional state-listed species can be found in Appendix E.
Federal Status:
T = Threatened
E = Endangered
P = Proposed listing
FSC = Federal Species of Concern
BGPA= Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Michaux’s sumac (
Rhus michaux
) is an upland terrestrial vascular plant that is also
considered endangered. This shrub grows to between 1 and 3 feet, and flowers between
June and July. Most plants are unisexual, which may partly explain the plant’s rarity.
Reproductive capacity is low. Typical habitat includes sandy or rocky open woods with